India’s domination of global rice trade stokes looming water crisis
Rice has become key agricultural export for India, but at great costRice farming depletes groundwater in already water-stressed…
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab was given an $8.6 billion contract for the…
Trump threatens to sue Fed’s Powell, will announce replacement next month
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat to bring…
Trump and Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan in Florida
Item 1 of 2 Displaced Palestinians walk at a beach tent camp, after it was flooded by rising…
China to lower import tariffs on some products beginning 2026
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China announced on Monday tariff adjustments for some products beginning next year, including…
Explainer: Why the Dutch pension fund reform matters for markets
Big group of Dutch pension funds move to new system on Jan 1New system drops benefit guarantees, allows…
Hong Kong expects 3.2% growth this year, seeks to maintain momentum
SHANGHAI, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan raised his 2025 economic growth forecast to…
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings
Dec 26 (Reuters) – Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to…
Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says
Dec 28 (Reuters) – Russia opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form and considers the island an inseparable part…